Message from the Dean, Medical College, Pakistan
10th Health Sciences Research Assembly
August 23-24, 2016
As AKU moves into the 21st century as a comprehensive, research-led University, it is imperative that we continue to foster and strengthen our research culture and support/create new multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborations, so as to capitalize on the emerging challenges and opportunities; to further deepen our intellectual landscape and impact and to generate new knowledge with the aim of improving the overall quality of human life.
With the ever changing world, the importance and significance of ‘multidisciplinarity', its value and power cannot be overemphasized. In order to continue to make noteworthy contributions to the Knowledge Society, it is important that researchers engage in inquiries and scholarly work that cuts across disciplines to respond to contemporary challenges the world faces today.
While AKU continues to explore and take advantage of such opportunities through various means, one step in this direction is the organisation of the annual Health Sciences Research Assembly which brings together faculty, fellows, residents and students to share, promote and disseminate their ideas and research work both completed and otherwise. The assembly also provides greater opportunities for collegial efforts across disciplines and specialties. I am confident that as previously, the entire University community will actively participate in this annual research based activity which will be tenth in the series.
Herewith, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Shahab Abid for leading this initiative and the Organising Committee for all its efforts in ensuring that the 10th Health Sciences Research Assembly is yet another successful event.
Dr Farhat Abbas
Dean, Medical College
Faculty of Health Sciences
Aga Khan University
